CR

Kielmeyera rupestris

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Kielmeyera rupestris faces severe threats from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its rocky outcrop habitat in the Cerrado savanna. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of surrounding areas further fragment the remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon for regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to rocky outcrops and stone fields (campos rupestres) within the Cerrado savanna of central Brazil. It grows specifically on quartzite and sandstone formations at elevations between 900-1,200 meters, where it has adapted to the harsh conditions of exposed rock surfaces and shallow soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kielmeyera rupestris classified as Critically Endangered?
Kielmeyera rupestris is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Kielmeyera rupestris faces severe threats from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its rocky outcrop habitat in the Cerrado savanna. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of surrounding areas further fragment the remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon for regeneration.
Where does Kielmeyera rupestris live?
Kielmeyera rupestris occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kielmeyera rupestris?
The main threats to Kielmeyera rupestris are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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